Latest reviews by Don Reichelt

(2019)
"One of the best 100 milers out there!"
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This is easily the most beautiful trail race I've ever done. It's a super challenging course, but most of it you'll be distracted by how beautiful the landscape is and be too busy taking that in to realize just how hard the trail it.

The race is well run and smoothly coordinated. There is little fanfare upon checkin, but it's a quick process and they get you what you need in a hurry.

Great run, highly recommend any trail runner checking out one of the Bighorn distances!

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(2018)
"Record Heat, Podium Finish"
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I was honored by getting one of only 100 invitations each year to run "The Worlds Toughest Footrace" the Badwater 135, spanning 135 miles through Death Valley in the middle of the summer. This was absolutely a bucket list race for me, and I "lucked" into doing it on the hottest day in race history (127 degrees).

This was one of the hardest, and most beautiful races I've ever run. I was lucky enough to have a great day and finish on the podium with a solid 3rd place.

The only thing keeping me from coming back again is the entry fee, which is a whooping $1500.

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(2018)
"Fast Course"
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Had a great time at this marathon. The event is extremely well organized and setup. The course is mainly downhill, and fast. The aid stations are awesome, and the groups that put them on spend a great deal of time and effort into making them fun and interesting.

I'd definitely come back and do this one again. If you're looking for a PR, this is the course to do it on!

For you marathoners, I'd recommend using the toilet before you take the buses to the start line, as the lines were out of control and it seemed like a lot of people were still in line when the race was starting.

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(2017)
"The best deal in Ultrarunning"
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153 mile run from Athens to Sparta. That alone should get any ultra runner interested.

For a low price of around $600 US dollars runners get room and board for 5 nights, the race, and a host of other items. It's such a great deal.

The course is beautiful once you leave Athens, taking you though Greek country sides and ancient landscapes. The finish line is possibly the most incredible finish I've ever experienced.

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(2017)
"Hot and Flat 100 miler"
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The Keys 100 was one of my best performances as an ultra runner, so naturally I'm going to think highly of this race :)

The course is mostly beautiful, with the ocean in view for much of the race. A few times you get into cities and neighborhoods, but overall it's running along the coast.

It's hot. It's humid. Don't show up with a heat plan, because you'll struggle unless you have a way to get plenty of ice and water along the course.

The finish line party is the best of any race I've ever done. Beers, BBQ, Pizza go along with live music and a party under a big tent.

Highly recommend coming out for one of the many distances for this event!

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